2035 Plan

Downtown by Design

Throughout our 60-year history, we’ve had work plans that span 10-15 years and provide us a vision for what the future of our downtown holds. Downtown by Design is a 10-year vision for downtown Minneapolis created through a thoughtful and engaging process reflective of the perspectives and support of a broad group of stakeholders.

 

Crafted in community, imagined for all, and happening now.

Working Together

Overview

Minneapolis is a resilient city that has been in a constant state of evolution since its founding. Downtown by Design is crafted to innovate now and improve over time. The plan is user-centric and collaborative, ensuring that multiple points of view or not just heard, but included.

Goal

The goal of Downtown by Design is to rise to the moment, employ design thinking, and develop a compelling 10-year vision for Downtown Minneapolis through a thoughtful and engaging process reflective of the perspectives and support of a broad group of stakeholders.

Progress

Right now, today, the people who love and believe in downtown Minneapolis can seize a critical moment where we act to set the city on a path to its brightest future yet. The 2035 Vision serves to unite the leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, proud residents, and supporters of Downtown Minneapolis on that path.

Strategic Priorities

Neighborhood Cultivation

Celebrate and empower.

 

Downtown’s vibrancy and energy can, should and will result from a flourishing mosaic of neighborhoods, each with its own individual identity and sense of community.

Foundational Safety

A layered approach to safety for all.

 

When all people feel physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe and respected when downtown and free from discrimination and danger, we will set the standard nationwide.

Hassle-Free Systems

Get inspired, get it done.

 

Downtown Minneapolis must become easier and more attractive for residents, visitors, workers and business owners.

Irresistible Vibe

The power of more.

 

We will build on existing momentum to give more people more reasons to visit downtown more often – beyond the tentpole events we know are successful.

Get Involved

Engagement Opportunities

The Downtown by Design plan offers engagement opportunities for our downtown community to get involved. Join us as we focus on cultivating neighborhoods, creating hassle-free systems, uplifting foundational safety and fostering an irresistible vibe. 

Implementation of this plan will be driven by volunteer committees reach out to info@mplsdowntown.com to get involved.

Join us

Here’s all the points of contact for you to take next steps:

  • Email us: info@mplsdowntown.com
  • Follow Mpls Downtown Council on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at @mplsdowntown to connected on all things downtown

Renderings from Downtown by Design created by HGA